CJ-6 repower?

Gentlemen: I have a '65 rust free stock Jeep with the F134 engine. I'm thinking of upgrading for improved driveability and mild off roading. At the risk of sounding unmanly does anyone know of a person/company where I might have this done correctly at a reasonable price? I doubt my abilities are up to this - I'm in VA.

Thanks, Jim

 

Hi Jim Conway,
What part of Va. do you hail from? We are in SW Va. in Roanoke. We Know one expert engine shop here in town and another general truck and car repair shop that is reputable. (they've both done some work for us in the past.)

Pete and Beth Powell

 

like Peter and Beth said where abouts in this fine state do you live? Here in central Va I know of a guy who might be able to do a swap, but I'm not sure if he will.

 

Welcome from IN. what engine are you going with?????? :v6: swap is best for room AND looks factory.

 

Welcome from Sugerloaf, CA. I'd go with the :v6: Dauntless, as it has plenty of power and will go anywhere.

 

Welcome from Texas. We really need to see pics.

 

Tough to beat the power to weight ratio of the 225 V6 or Vortec V6.
It must be raining 6's. I bought a 74 CJ6 w/ 304 V8 because it had the steel 15X8 wheels that I needed to fit over 11" drum brake conversion. Sold it and found another. Then my buddy said he was selling a CJ6A w/ 4WD conversion. Another buddy has a CJ6 he wants to sell and I know where 2 more might be.

 

Welcome aboard from Cheapeake! If "mild" four-wheeling is all you're going to do, I'd stick with the 134 and have fun. You'll be amazed at how great a 'wheeler they are in factory form, especially with the 5.38 gears! If a swap is a must-have, the Dauntless is a great candidate for that factory look and fantastic down low torque off road. Keep in mind, your axles, tranny, etc were designed for the four cylinder, so consider those in the total equation. As far as a shop goes, try getting with the local rodders and see where they get their work done. They have a great network of shops/ services as most ALL of their mods are custom. At least it will get you headed in the right direction. Bottom line to all of it is to have fun first and foremost. Just my .02...

 

if the f head is shot, i would swap in the dauntless, if it just needs a littkle rebuild i would leave it stock unless you plan on going with some major mods......................................................got pics?????

 

Thanks you all for this warm welcome. I'm in Norfolk, VA. I'm thinking of a small V6 and I'd like to consider fuel injection. I'm thinking there is more than one original V6 (225,231?) and I'm sure there's some opinions on them. I had a 3B (4 cyl) on last years Jeep Jamboree in Nelson County and had trouble on the steeper stuff. Maybe look at doing brakes but was hoping to avoid the more serious stuff (axles...). Again I appreciate your welcome and comments.

Thanks, Jim

 

Jim, I'm about 20 minutes from you in Chesapeake. Where do you work at?

 

Chris: I'm over by Janaf. You?

 

I work on the air station side of the base in Norfolk.